Young Children may grow out of autism, but still need help

Almost 7% of 589 children who received an early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder outgrew autistic symptoms in elementary school, according to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics presented at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies. "When an early ASD diagnosis resolves, there are often other learning and emotional/behavioral diagnoses that remain," lead author Dr. Lisa Shulman said. Examiner.com (4/27)   http://www.examiner.com/article/young-children-may-grow-out-of-autism-but-still-need-help